Interactive Study Area Map

Open House Public Meeting

March 2, 2026

Surf City Town Hall - Council Room - 214 W. Florence Way, Hampstead, NC 28443

No Formal Presentation Will Be Made

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Responses to questions and comments received during the September 9, 2024 public comment period 

can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here.

Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation, Highway Division 3 proposes to improve N.C. 50, N.C 210, and Belt Road intersection in Surf City. The purpose of the project is to improve mobility and increase capacity in the area. 

 

Project Highlights

​The project includes proposed improvements along N.C. 50, N.C. 210, N.C.50/Roland Avenue, and Belt Road intersection.

  • Improvements to N.C. 50 begin approximately 1,200 feet north of the intersection with N.C. 210 and Belt Road. The proposed typical section on N.C. 50 includes dedicated left turn, thru, and right turn lanes going southbound, and a northbound through lane. A median is proposed from N.C. 210 and Belt Road to the left turn to Publix.
  • Improvements to N.C. 210 include improvements from Atkinson Loop Road to the intersection with N.C. 50 and Roland Avenue. The proposed typical section on N.C. 210 includes two thru lanes in each direction, and a left turn lane for drivers heading eastbound. A median is proposed from Kayda Way / Fun Center Drive to N.C. 50 / Roland Avenue.
  • Improvements to N.C. 50 / 210 (Roland Avenue) include improvements from N.C. 210 / Belt Road to Charlie Medlin Drive. The proposed typical section on Roland Avenue includes two thru lanes in each direction, and double left turn lanes for drivers heading westbound (or north) from Topsail Island. A median is proposed from the GoGas / Food Lion intersection to N.C. 210 / Belt Road. A new traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of N.C. 50/210 and Charlie Medlin Drive to improve traffic flow.
  • Improvements to Belt from begin approximately 1,000 feet west of N.C. 50 / 210. The proposed typical section on Belt Road includes one lane in each direction, with a dedicated left turn lane in the westbound direction (for drivers turning south towards Topsail Island).

 

Project History

Initial project coordination and concept development for the proposed R-5900 project began in 2017 as the Strategic Transportation Prioritization Project H170045. Initial design concepts included a multi-lane roundabout at the N.C. 50/210/Belt Road intersection. Additional growth in the Surf City area prompted new traffic analyses in 2021, which determined the roundabout would fail in the future year condition (2045).

Beginning in 2022, various design concepts were developed and analyzed that bypassed the busy N.C. 50/210/Belt Road intersection via a new connection from N.C. 210 to Roland Avenue (N.C. 50/210). As designs were refined, roadway improvements along N.C. 210 and N.C. 50/210 were minimized to the extent practicable to minimize impacts to residences and businesses.  

 

A quadrant road design concept utilizing Caretta Drive and Charlie Medlin Drive was presented to the public in September 2024. During the September 2024 public meeting, community feedback highlighted concerns about impacts, access changes, and local growth. Based on this input and continued coordination with the Town of Surf City regarding proposed local development plans, traffic analyses were revised in 2025 to include all proposed developments in the area known to date. Based on the results of dozens of traffic analyses, the proposed roadway design was further revised in 2025, focusing on improvements to existing N.C 210 and N.C. 50 / 210. NCDOT’s preferred alternative, known as Design Concept 7B, removes previously proposed improvements to Caretta Drive and Charlie Medlin Drive. All improvements are limited to turn lane, median, and signal improvements along existing N.C. 50, N.C. 210, and N.C. 50/210. A new traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of N.C. 50/210 and Charlie Medlin Drive.

The current proposed design concept minimizes project costs and impacts while ensuring the project accommodates both planned and emerging development in Surf City.

 

Project Map

 

 

 

 

 

N.C. 210 Typical Section from near Kayda Way/Fun Center Drive to N.C. 50/210

(Roland Ave)

N.C. 50/210 (Roland Avenue) Typical Section from N.C. 210/ Belt Road to Charlie Medlin Dr. 

N.C. 50 Typical Section north of N.C. 210/Belt Road

Belt Road Typical Section east of N.C. 50/210 (Roland Ave)

Project Funding:

Milestone

    Cost*

Right-of-Way Acquisition

     $1.8 Million

Utility Relocation

        $1.1 Million

Construction Cost

   $13.2 Million

Total Cost

$16.1 Million

        *costs are subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

Milestone

    Date*

Public MeetingMarch 2026

Environmental Document

January 2027

Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins

November 2027

Construction Begins

  May 2030

* Future dates subject to change. 

 

Project Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

The public comment period for the current phase of project development

closes on March 23, 2026.


The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: NC210-Improvements-SurfCity@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 10352 to leave a message

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Project Contact Information

Zachary R. Howard, P.E.

 Division Project Manager

NCDOT Highway Division 3

5501 Barbados Blvd

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

 

Project Contact Information

James Byrd, P.E.

Project Manager

HNTB

4000 Center At North Hills Street, Suite 500

Raleigh, NC 27609

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If so, please click here: https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI-Form

RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS 

Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road

project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right

of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.  

     
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout      Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions

Right-of-Way Acquisition Process Videos

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